2023-12-29 14:40:25
December 29, 2023
With New Year’s Eve, a sleepless night awaits. The first day of the year promises to be long and arduous. Take note of these few tips to get through it without too much hassle and thus preserve those that follow…
A sleep debt tends to disrupt and stress our body, particularly our immune system. So much so that it is likely to promote or aggravate the occurrence of viral and bacterial infections. Which circulate with virulence at this time of year. In this context, a sleepless night is never a good idea. So, to best manage this January 1st:
Spend on vitamins and water
Of course, you will certainly want fatty and sweet things… Bad idea! Focus on light meals, rich in vitamins. On the menu, whole grains, vegetables and fresh fruits such as oranges, tangerines, lychees, apples, pears… And drink water, especially if, during the night, you have consumed excess water. ‘alcohol. Drink, remember, which dehydrates.
Coffee, in moderation
Caffeine can give you a boost but it will be very temporary. There is therefore no point in consuming liters of it – at least more than usual – especially since heavy consumption can cause stress and irritability.
If you have to travel by car, get into the passenger seat instead… In the presence of a sleep debt, fatigue reduces alertness to considerable extents. Did you know that staying awake for 18 consecutive hours carries a risk of accident identical to a blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/l?
Combat drowsiness by remaining active to increase your level of stimulation. Go for a walk instead of slumping on the couch. At home, increase the lighting and find something to do. For example, take the opportunity to make phone calls to loved ones. While standing, preferably.
Rather than sleeping until 5 or 6 p.m., it is better to get up around 11 a.m. and take a short nap in the early afternoon. In other words, no more than 30 minutes. So set an alarm so that this moment of rest does not drag on, at the risk of delaying your time to fall asleep in the evening. And thus prolong this sleep debt.
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Sleepless night
Source: Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (- – Chennaoui, M. & Léger, D. (2022). Sleep and the consequences of lack of sleep: definitions and generalities. Revue Défense Nationale, H-, 13-21. – University of Laval (Quebec –
Written by: David Picot – Edited by: Emmanuel Ducreuzet
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